Politically Speaking - Poem

Gayatri Lakhiani Chawla

What I look for
is just a little respect
don’t open that can of worms here

What I look for
is proudly be called daughter of the family
don’t open that can of worms here

What I look for
is for someone to hear my voice
don’t open that can of worms here

What I look for
is a pair of non-judgmental eyes
don’t open that can of worms here

What I look for
is no touching when I say so
don’t open that can of worms here

What I look for
is you have no right to my womb
don’t open that can of worms here

What I look for
is don’t underestimate my power
don’t open that can of worms here

and if you do
read the statutory warning in vermilion
POISON